Global cities increasingly shape our world–not only the global economy but its ideas, culture, and policies. On the front lines of the world’s greatest challenges, cities are driving the most innovative solutions.

May 21, 2019

Cohort, 2026, Industry, Healthcare, Sector, Non-profit, Social Media, Chime Asonye is the Founder of Nigerian Mental Health, the country’s largest multidisciplinary community of practitioners, comprising over 50 organizations advancing policy, research, wellness, and disability inclusion. His t...

Cohort, 2026, Industry, Law, Sector, Academia, Social Media, Paulina Muñoz is a senior assistant general counsel with Chicago Public Schools’ legal department. In this role, she negotiates and advises complex legal and policy matters that support the district’s mission to provide equitable,...

Cohort, 2024, Industry, Healthcare, Sector, Non-profit, Arshia Wajid is a Healthcare Executive with nearly 20 years of experience contributing to transformational journeys for many healthcare organizations, including Northwestern Medicine, Franciscan Health, Rush University System, Advocate Healt...

Cohort, 2019, Industry, Government, Policy, & Public Affairs, Sector, Non-profit, Emanuel “Manny” Johnson joined the Robert R. McCormick Foundation in 2016, where he serves as the program officer for the Veterans Program, managing a $3 million portfolio of 35 grantees. Additionally, he serves...

Cohort, 2020, Industry, Education, Sector, Academia, In his previous role as vice chancellor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, TJ Augustine oversaw information technology, distance and adult education programs, corporate partnerships, and technology commercialization. Previously, Augustin...

Cohort, 2020, Industry, Food & Agriculture, Sector, Non-profit, Janice Giddens is a registered dietitian, and at the US Dairy Export Council, she leads collaborations with thought leaders to promote awareness of the link between agriculture, sustainable food systems, and health. , She intimately...